Bahrain’s Public Prosecution said the defendants were found guilty of “supporting and endorsing Iranian terrorist attacks on the Kingdom, obtaining and broadcasting prohibited vital data, and photographing prohibited locations,” the agency reported.

Several of the convicted individuals were also fined 2,000 Bahraini dinars ($5,300), while the court ordered the permanent deportation of three defendants following completion of their prison terms.

Authorities did not publicly disclose additional details about the defendants, the alleged attacks or the timeframe of the offenses.

The convictions come amid heightened regional tensions involving Iran and Gulf Arab states, as Bahrain continues to maintain close security ties with Western allies and neighboring Gulf countries.

Bahrain has previously accused Iran-backed groups of destabilizing activities inside the kingdom, allegations Tehran has repeatedly denied.

The island nation hosts the headquarters of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet and remains a key regional security partner for Washington amid ongoing instability across the Gulf.